Position Papers

VOR's written policy statements on issues affecting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

VOR Statement to House Committee on Energy and Commerce - Please Protect Medicaid

Apr 21, 2025 | Position Papers

In April VOR sent a position paper to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, in an appeal to reason and in hopes of empathy for people with I/DD and autism and their families. Please click here to read/download VOR's letter.

VOR Letters of Opposition to DOL Proposed Rule to Eliminate Sheltered Workshops

Jan 22, 2025 | Position Papers

The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor sought comments on a proposed rule to eliminate sheltered workshops and Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

VOR Statement to the Office of Management and Budget Supporting Direct Support Professionals

Aug 5, 2024 | Position Papers

The Office of Management and Budget has requested comments on revisions to the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Manual which will be published in 2028. VOR has suggested changes to include Direct Support Professionals in the new manual. DSPs have never been recognized as a distinct…

CHOICE Includes ALL Care Settings - Addressing the LaTonya Reeves Freedom Act

Nov 14, 2023 | Position Papers

The LaTonya Reeves Freedom Act appears to follow in the footsteps of the Disability Integration Act and other legislation, dating back to the original MiCASA Act, introduced by Newt Gingrich in 1997. The intention of these bills and the organizations that have composed and sponsored them has always…

VOR's Public Testimony to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID)

Jul 25, 2022 | Position Papers

The President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities is holding the first public meeting of its new term on July 28, 2022. VOR has submitted public testimony to the committee, which may be downloaded here.

VOR's 2022 Legislative Initiative - Materials for Congressional Meetings

May 17, 2022 | Position Papers

Throughout the months of May, June, and July, VOR members will be holding Zoom meetings with Congressional Staff to discuss several issues of importance to our families and to the future well-being of our loved ones with I/DD. Please click here to download the materials that we have prepared for…

VOR's Letter to Members of Congress on Build Back Better Act

Nov 30, 2021 | Position Papers

VOR is encouraging our members to send a letter to their Members of Congress highlighting our concerns with the Build Back Better Act, reflecting our hopes that the bill can be altered to protect the needs of the most severely intellectually and developmentally disabled and to preserve a family's…

VOR Letter in Support of Vocational Centers and the 14(c) Wage Certificate Program

Nov 17, 2020 | Position Papers

VOR opposes the elimination or phasing out of facility-based Vocational Work Centers (formerly referred to as sheltered workshops) and proposals to discontinue the issuing of specialized wage certificates as provided under Section 14(c) of the Federal Labor Standards Act. VOR has submitted a letter…

Improving Background Checks for Direct Support Professionals

Nov 17, 2019 | Position Papers

VOR supports a well-trained, well-paid workforce of healthcare professionals to care for our loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). A fully coordinated nationwide program for background checks for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) would be essential to protecting…

Your Legal Right To An Intermediate Care Facility

Jul 7, 2017 | Position Papers

Right To Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID) Individuals who qualify for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID)* under Medicaid have a legal right to such facilities for as long as they remain…

VOR Position Paper: Guardianship vs. Supported Decision Making

Apr 22, 2016 | Position Papers

Issues to Consider Regarding Guardianship and Supported Decision Making By VOR's Issues and Oversight Committee on Guardianship Rights Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their parents, family members and guardians may have heard about Supported…

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VOR Legislative Initiative 2025 - Our Congressional Requests

VOR Statement to House Committee on Energy and Commerce - Please Protect Medicaid

VOR Letters of Opposition to DOL Proposed Rule to Eliminate Sheltered Workshops

VOR Statement to the Office of Management and Budget Supporting Direct Support Professionals

CHOICE Includes ALL Care Settings - Addressing the LaTonya Reeves Freedom Act

VOR's Public Testimony to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID)

VOR's 2022 Legislative Initiative - Materials for Congressional Meetings

VOR's Letter to Members of Congress on Build Back Better Act

VOR Letter in Support of Vocational Centers and the 14(c) Wage Certificate Program

Improving Background Checks for Direct Support Professionals

Your Legal Right To An Intermediate Care Facility

VOR Position Paper: Guardianship vs. Supported Decision Making

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